These kitchen island pictures present many different styles and ideas for islands that will help you create the perfect kitchen island for your layout. You’ll see a variety of materials used for cabinetry and countertop surfaces, including stainless, granite, marble and wood, that help tie the design with function. The many features of kitchen islands are also shown, including wine racks, storage cabinets, sinks, cooktops, eating areas and cooking areas.
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Top kitchen island ideas
August 15th, 2007 — cabinets, design, kitchen, kitchen island, layout, remodeling
Top 5 Contemporary Kitchen Pull Out Faucets
August 14th, 2007 — design, faucets, kitchen
A beautiful addition to any kitchen, a pull-out faucets features a high arching spout that makes a strong design statement. Besides, it’s quite useful as well.
These five faucets offer the latest designs from the best brands. Rather than cheap plastic parts, these are faucets with a solid steel construction for an exquisite finish and lasting durability. These faucets make cooking more convenient as large pots and pans fit beneath the high spouts and the pull-out hand spray can reach even the farthest corners of the sink. A tall faucet offers a highly visible presence with a trendy style. With gleaming finishes like stainless steel, matte platinum and polished chrome, the faucets have a solid functional elegance. These sharp kitchen pull out faucets will add both function and glamour to your kitchen.
5 Kitchen Design Trends That Are Here to Stay
August 13th, 2007 — cabinets, dishwasher, kitchen, layout, planning, remodeling
Kitchens that are larger, open and multi-functional are here to stay according to industry experts. A generation ago, the kitchen was the room where mom cooked meals alone. Now it’s the “centre of the home,” filled with family and friends.
Instead of pricey fads like glass countertops and large-sized microwaves, look at these few kitchen design ideas that will be worth the time and money.
A quick prep area with a small sink, cutting board and microwave or a larger sink in the island helps with gourmet cooking. Mixed and matched cabinet finishes, exotic woods, jewelry-like hardware and display areas that show off glass collections give the kitchen an eclectic look. Wrap-around desks that extend into the family room provide more space. Cabinet storage for pull-down spice racks and buffet storage for beverage centers make the kitchen run more efficiently. And that’s a goal worth investing in.
Tip of The Day - How Does Color Impact Your Mood?
August 8th, 2007 — color, kitchen, remodeling, tip of the day
Consider these when choosing your kitchen color scheme:
- Yellow is a cheerful, uplifting color that is also known to help with digestion — making it a perfect choice for your kitchen!
- Blue is a calm, soothing color that not only lowers blood pressure, it is also known to decrease hunger. The perfect choice for a diet!
- Red is a stimulating, upbeat color that adds visual punch and a high-energy feeling. Beware! It can also raise your blood pressure and induce hunger!
- If you are a very orderly person, white is an ideal for your kitchen color scheme, as it creates a sense of cleanliness and order.
- If white is too white, a soft gray might be a better choice for your kitchen. Gray has calming properties and also decreases hunger — but avoid using it heavily, it can also be depressing!
- Black is the new black! Black is a classic, elegant color choice for your kitchen, creating a feelng of depth and richness. In a large room, black will make the space feel warm and more intimate. However, in a small room, black is overwhelming, making the space feel too small and closed. Use it moderately unless you have a large kitchen.
- Green is a pleasing, tranquil color. It’s your ideal choice if you want to create a feeling of nature. Even better, it can reduce allergic reactions to certain foods and lower blood pressure.
- For a sense of casual warmth, brown is your color. Various shades of brown can be used together to enhance the sense of natural comfort.
Kitchen Lighting Design
August 7th, 2007 — kitchen, lighting, planning
Your kitchen is one of the most important areas of your home. This is exactly why you should design it to provide maximal comfort and efficiency? If you are not happy with your current kitchen, you should consider redesigning it to suite your taste.
One of the most forgotten, but crucial element to having the kitchen of your dreams is good lighting. Most people spend all their time focusing on the rest of the kitchen, such as the cabinets, counters, appliances, etc. As a result, they forget about this important, yet most often forgotten part.
When looking for the right kitchen lighting, first decide what kind of atmosphere you want your kitchen to have. Kitchen lights come in an infinite number of varieties, so it is important to know what you are looking for first.
Tip of the day: Reface your cabinets
August 6th, 2007 — budget, cabinets, kitchen, refacing, remodeling, tip of the day
So you want a brand new kitchen without the hassle and expense of remodeling? Why not give your kitchen a brand new look? A great way to do this is refacing your kitchen cabinets - at about third the cost of a new cabinet, refacing is a very affordable makeover for your kitchen.
Besides this is maybe the less expensive option for remodeling your kitchen, cabinet refacing does have some unique advantages. It offers long-lasting results with only a small inconvenience, but you’ll still be able to choose from a number of cabinetry styles. Though it may cost slightly more than a $2,000 to $4,000 refinishing or repainting job, kitchen cabinet refacing is usually completed in a few days and won’t leave all those chemical smells.If you are looking to fix up your kitchen within a tight budget and want to spend your home improvement dollars the most wisely, cabinet refacing could be the perfect solution for you.
Kitchen layouts made simple
August 3rd, 2007 — kitchen, layout
If you understand the basic principles of kitchen layout will help take much of the mystery out of the design process. The most basic layout principle is the work triangle. The work triangle is the line drawn from each of the three primary work stations in the kitchen - the food storage, cooktop, and sink. By drawing these lines, you can see the distance you’ll walk to move to and from each area.
Step 3 - The kitchen layout
August 3rd, 2007 — kitchen, layout, planning
You might put the most beautiful cabinets, technologically advanced appliances and high-end finishes in your kitchen, but if you screw up with the layout, the rest doesn’t matter. Here’s how to plan the best kitchen layout for your needs and fit your space.
MAKE IT WORK
When planning your kitchen, it’s important to give careful consideration to how you will use the space.
Think about these first:
- your cooking style (what, how often, with what ingretients, ect. You know…)
- the appliances that you are going to want
- whether you want people in the kitchen with you and how many
- or do you want people sitting on the other side of the bar, talking while you cook
Step 2 - Your budget
August 2nd, 2007 — budget, kitchen, planning, remodeling
Woody Allen said once: “Money talks. All mine says: goodbye!” Funny it is for sure, but believe me, you don’t want to tell things like this.
After you’ve spent hours paging through design magazines, imagining every aspect of your dream kitchen, it’s time for a reality check: the budget. Sure, it’s not as fun as contemplating countertop choices, but giving careful consideration to budgeting can keep a project from turning into a nightmare.
SET A BUDGET
While the national average cost for an upscale kitchen remodel is roughly $107,000, according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2006 Cost vs. Value report, you may spend more or less depending on a number of factors. First, conduct a thorough and honest examination of your finances to reveal how much you can afford to spend. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) offers a worksheet that makes this easy to do. With that number in hand ask yourelf, “How long do I plan to stay in my home?”
Step 1 - The plan
August 2nd, 2007 — kitchen, remodeling
Summary: Most remodeling projects require some planning, and the best ones are typically planned far enough ahead so that the details can sink in: how you use and live in a space should dictate the design, scope and cost of your project.
Are you itching to breathe new life into an outdated or poorly-functioning kitchen? Hold on. Put down the phone. Before contacting a remodeling professional, you’ll need to do a little soul-searching and research first.
Measure twice, cut once
